Fullerton Clan Crest
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CREST: An otter’s head erased Gules MOTTO: Lux in tenebris TRANSLATION: Light in darkness VARIATIONS: Fullarton |
| The Scottish Clan Fullerton is a fascinating and illustrious family that has a rich and storied history. With a name that is often spelled “Fullerton,” the principal family of this name is held in the barony of Fullarton in Ayrshire. The family is said to be of Anglo-Saxon or Norman origin, and the first recorded instance of the name occurs towards the end of the thirteenth century. | |
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| The Fullerton family has a long and proud history of service to their country. Adam de Fowlerton received a charter to the lands of Fowlerton from James, High Steward of Scotland, between 1283 and 1309. Fergus de Foulertoun received the estate of Kilmichael on Arran, confirmed by a royal charter of Robert III on November 26, 1391. Reginald de Fowlertoun of that Ilk was taken prisoner at the Battle of Durham in 1346 and remained a prisoner of the English king for many years.
The Fullerton family remained in royal favor and extended their land holdings considerably over the next century. In the seventeenth century, James Fullerton of Fullarton married the daughter of a kinsman, Fullerton of Dreghorn, and the principal family thereafter was styled “of Fullarton and Dreghorn.” The family followed a fairly martial career thereafter, with John Fullarton rising to the rank of colonel in the army of Louis XIII of France. Sir Archibald Fullarton of Kilmichael served throughout the Peninsular War (1808-14), during which he was severely wounded at the Battle of Salamanca. John Fullarton, second son of the Laird of Carstaris, was elevated to the Supreme Court Bench in 1829, taking the title of “Lord Fullerton.” Throughout their history, the Fullerton family has been known for their valor and strength, as well as their unwavering loyalty to their country. They have been involved in some of Scotland’s most important battles, and their contributions to the military have been significant. The Fullerton family has also made significant contributions to the arts and culture of Scotland. James Fullarton, the 11th laird of Fullarton, was a great patron of the arts and helped establish the Edinburgh College of Art. He was also a renowned collector of art and artifacts. Today, the Fullerton family continues to thrive and has a strong presence in Scotland. They remain a prominent and influential family, and their contributions to Scottish history and culture are celebrated and honored to this day. The Fullerton family has a rich and fascinating history that is a testament to the enduring legacy of Scotland’s clans and their importance to the country’s cultural heritage. |
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